Siemens SIMATIC HMI IPC577C User manual

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SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC HMI IPC577C
Operating Instructions
10/2010
A5E02368074-02
Preface 1
Safety
2
Description
3
Application planning
4
Installing/Mounting
5
Connecting
6
Integration into an
Automation System
7
Commissioning
8
Operation
9
Functions
10
Expansions and
Configurations
11
Maintenance and Service
12
Alarm, error and system
messages
13
Troubleshooting/FAQs
14
Technical specifications
15
Dimension drawings
16
Detailed descriptions
17
Appendix
A
List of abbreviations
B

Legal information
Legal information
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into
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If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
Qualified Personnel
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task in accordance with the relevant documentation for the specific task, in particular its warning notices and
safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of
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Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
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A5E02368074-02
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Copyright © Siemens AG 2010.
Technical data subject to change

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Table of contents
1 Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Safety information ........................................................................................................................11
2.2 General Information .....................................................................................................................13
2.3 ESD guidelines ............................................................................................................................15
3 Description............................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel..............................................................................18
3.3 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel..............................................................................20
3.4 Connection elements and operator controls................................................................................22
3.5 Accessories..................................................................................................................................24
3.6 Windows Embedded Standard 2009 ...........................................................................................25
3.7 Windows Embedded Standard 7 .................................................................................................26
4 Application planning................................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Unpacking and checking the delivery ..........................................................................................29
4.2 Device identification data.............................................................................................................30
4.3 Affixing Labeling Strips for Function Keys and Softkeys .............................................................31
4.4 Ambient and Environmental Conditions.......................................................................................33
5 Installing/Mounting................................................................................................................................... 35
5.1 Installation guidelines...................................................................................................................35
5.2 Permitted mounting positions.......................................................................................................37
5.3 Preparing the mounting cut-out....................................................................................................38
5.4 Fastening and installation types...................................................................................................40
5.5 Securing the Device with Clamps ................................................................................................40
5.6 Securing the Device with Screws.................................................................................................42
6 Connecting .............................................................................................................................................. 45
6.1 Connecting the 24 VDC power supply.........................................................................................45
6.2 Connecting the 100 - 240 V AC Power Supply............................................................................46
6.3 Connecting the equipotential bonding circuit...............................................................................49
6.4 Connecting peripheral equipment................................................................................................50

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7 Integration into an Automation System .................................................................................................... 51
7.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 51
7.2 MPI/PROFIBUS-DP network....................................................................................................... 52
7.3 Connecting an S7 automation system ........................................................................................ 52
7.4 Networking via Industrial Ethernet .............................................................................................. 53
7.5 PROFINET .................................................................................................................................. 53
8 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 55
8.1 Note before initial start up ........................................................................................................... 55
8.2 Commissioning Windows Embedded Standard.......................................................................... 56
8.2.1 Basic commissioning - initial startup ........................................................................................... 56
8.2.2 Setting up the language selection in Windows Embedded Standard 2009................................ 57
8.2.3 Language selection in Windows Embedded Standard 7 ............................................................ 58
8.3 Commissioning Windows XP Professional ................................................................................. 59
8.3.1 Basic commissioning - initial startup ........................................................................................... 59
8.3.2 Setting Up the Language Selection ............................................................................................ 60
8.4 Commissioning Windows 7......................................................................................................... 60
8.4.1 Basic commissioning - initial startup ........................................................................................... 60
8.4.2 Setting Up the Language Selection ............................................................................................ 61
8.4.3 Recovery of Windows 7 .............................................................................................................. 61
8.4.4 Installing drivers and software .................................................................................................... 64
8.5 Checking the Language Selection .............................................................................................. 65
8.6 Setting the panel type ................................................................................................................. 66
8.6.1 First commissioning .................................................................................................................... 66
8.6.2 Touch panel configuration........................................................................................................... 67
8.6.3 Key panel configuration............................................................................................................... 68
8.6.4 Automatic restart ......................................................................................................................... 69
8.7 Device with key panel ................................................................................................................. 69
8.7.1 Activating KeyTools..................................................................................................................... 69
8.8 Device with touch screen ............................................................................................................ 70
8.8.1 Recalibrating the Touch Screen.................................................................................................. 70
8.8.2 Activating the Screen Keyboard.................................................................................................. 73
8.9 Controlling backlighting............................................................................................................... 74
9 Operation................................................................................................................................................. 75
9.1 Device with key panel ................................................................................................................. 75
9.1.1 Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 75
9.1.2 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 76
9.1.3 Keys ............................................................................................................................................ 77
9.1.3.1 Control keys ................................................................................................................................ 77
9.1.3.2 Alphanumeric and numeric keys................................................................................................. 78
9.1.3.3 Cursor keys ................................................................................................................................. 79
9.1.3.4 External keyboards ..................................................................................................................... 79
9.2 Device with touch screen ............................................................................................................ 80
9.2.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 80
9.2.2 Using the touch screen ............................................................................................................... 80

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10 Functions................................................................................................................................................. 81
10.1 Overview of the functions.............................................................................................................81
10.2 Temperature monitoring/display ..................................................................................................82
10.3 Watchdog (WD)............................................................................................................................82
10.4 Enhanced Write Filter (EWF).......................................................................................................83
10.5 File Based Write Filter (FBWF)....................................................................................................85
10.6 HAL Tool ......................................................................................................................................87
11 Expansions and Configurations ............................................................................................................... 89
11.1 Open the device...........................................................................................................................89
11.2 Memory expansion.......................................................................................................................91
11.2.1 Installing the memory module......................................................................................................91
11.3 Installing PCI cards ......................................................................................................................92
11.3.1 Notes on the modules ..................................................................................................................92
11.3.2 Installing a PCI card.....................................................................................................................93
11.4 Installing/Removing Compact Flash Cards..................................................................................94
11.4.1 Installation options for Compact Flash cards...............................................................................94
11.4.2 Installing/removing the Compact Flash card in the external slot .................................................96
12 Maintenance and Service ........................................................................................................................ 99
12.1 Cleaning the Device Front ...........................................................................................................99
12.2 Removing and installing hardware components..........................................................................99
12.2.1 Repairs.........................................................................................................................................99
12.2.2 Replace the backup battery .......................................................................................................101
12.2.3 Installation/removal of SSD........................................................................................................102
12.2.4 Installation/removal of hard disk drive .......................................................................................105
12.2.5 Installing/removing the DVD drive..............................................................................................107
12.3 Reinstalling the operating system..............................................................................................109
12.3.1 Windows Embedded Standard 2009 or Windows Embedded Standard 7 ................................109
12.3.1.1 General installation procedure...................................................................................................109
12.3.1.2 Restoring the software to delivery state using the Restore CD/DVD ........................................109
12.3.2 Windows XP Professional..........................................................................................................110
12.3.2.1 General installation procedure...................................................................................................110
12.3.2.2 Restoring the software to delivery state using the Restore CD/DVD ........................................111
12.3.2.3 Setting up the operating system via the Recovery DVD............................................................112
12.4 Partitioning data media ..............................................................................................................114
12.4.1 Setting up the partitions under Windows Embedded Standard 2009........................................114
12.4.2 Setting up the partitions in Windows Embedded Standard 7 ....................................................115
12.4.3 Setting up the partitions under Windows XP Professional ........................................................115
12.4.4 Setting up partitions in Windows 7 Ultimate ..............................................................................116
12.4.5 Adapting partitions in Windows 7 and Windows Embedded Standard 7...................................116
12.5 Installing updates .......................................................................................................................117
12.5.1 Updating the operating system ..................................................................................................117
12.5.2 Installing or updating application programs and drivers ............................................................118
12.5.3 Performing a BIOS update.........................................................................................................118

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12.6 Data backup .............................................................................................................................. 119
12.6.1 Creating an image..................................................................................................................... 119
12.7 Installing drivers and software .................................................................................................. 119
12.7.1 Installing drivers for Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded
Standard 7................................................................................................................................. 119
12.7.2 Installation of driver and software ............................................................................................. 119
12.8 CP 1616 onboard...................................................................................................................... 120
13 Alarm, error and system messages ....................................................................................................... 121
13.1 Boot error messages................................................................................................................. 121
14 Troubleshooting/FAQs........................................................................................................................... 123
14.1 General problems...................................................................................................................... 123
14.2 Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers.................................................... 124
15 Technical specifications......................................................................................................................... 125
15.1 General Technical Specifications.............................................................................................. 125
15.2 Power requirements of the components ................................................................................... 128
15.3 Power supply............................................................................................................................. 129
15.4 Keyboard table .......................................................................................................................... 129
16 Dimension drawings .............................................................................................................................. 137
16.1 Overview of the dimension drawings ........................................................................................137
16.2 Dimension drawing of the touch screen device, 12" display..................................................... 138
16.3 Dimension drawing of the touch screen device, 15" display..................................................... 139
16.4 Dimension drawing of the touch screen device, 19" display..................................................... 140
16.5 Dimension drawing of the key panel device, 12" display.......................................................... 141
16.6 Dimension drawing of the key panel device, 15" display.......................................................... 142
17 Detailed descriptions ............................................................................................................................. 143
17.1 Components.............................................................................................................................. 143
17.1.1 Overview of internal components.............................................................................................. 143
17.1.2 Technical features of the motherboard ..................................................................................... 144
17.1.3 External ports ............................................................................................................................ 144
17.1.3.1 COM.......................................................................................................................................... 144
17.1.3.2 DVI-I .......................................................................................................................................... 145
17.1.3.3 Ethernet..................................................................................................................................... 146
17.1.3.4 PROFIBUS................................................................................................................................ 147
17.1.3.5 PROFINET ................................................................................................................................ 147
17.1.3.6 USB........................................................................................................................................... 148
17.1.3.7 Compact Flash card interface ................................................................................................... 148
17.1.3.8 PCI interface ............................................................................................................................. 149

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17.2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................................150
17.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................150
17.2.2 Starting BIOS Setup...................................................................................................................151
17.2.3 BIOS Setup menus ....................................................................................................................152
17.2.4 Main menu .................................................................................................................................153
17.2.5 Advanced Menu .........................................................................................................................159
17.2.6 Security menu ............................................................................................................................162
17.2.7 Boot menu..................................................................................................................................163
17.2.8 Version menu.............................................................................................................................166
17.2.9 Exit Menu ...................................................................................................................................167
17.2.10 Default BIOS Setup entries........................................................................................................168
17.3 System resources ......................................................................................................................170
17.3.1 Currently allocated system resources........................................................................................170
17.3.2 PCI Interrupt Lines .....................................................................................................................171
17.3.3 PCI Interrupt Lines (Graphics) ...................................................................................................173
17.4 I/O Address Areas......................................................................................................................174
17.4.1 Overview of the internal module registers .................................................................................174
17.4.2 SRAM address register..............................................................................................................174
17.4.3 SRAM control register (write only, address 066h) .....................................................................174
17.4.4 General Purpose Ports (GPP) output register (read/write, address 404Dh) .............................175
17.5 CP 1616 onboard communications processor...........................................................................176
17.5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................176
17.5.1.1 Properties...................................................................................................................................176
17.5.1.2 Network connections..................................................................................................................176
17.5.1.3 Typical Communication Partners...............................................................................................177
17.5.2 Firmware loader .........................................................................................................................178
17.5.3 Loading firmware .......................................................................................................................179
17.5.4 Further actions in STEP 7/NCM PC ..........................................................................................180
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 181
A.1 Guidelines and Declarations ......................................................................................................181
A.2 Certificates and Approvals.........................................................................................................182
A.3 Service and support...................................................................................................................183
B List of abbreviations............................................................................................................................... 185
B.1 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................185
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 191
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 203

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Preface 1
Purpose of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
operation of the SIMATIC HMI IPC577C.
It is intended both for programming and testing personnel who commission the device and
connect it with other units (automation systems, programming devices), as well as for service
and maintenance personnel who install add-ons or carry out fault/error analyses.
Basic knowledge required
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems is required to
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is
recommended.
Scope of the operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for all devices with order numbers 6AV7 885-... and
describes the state of delivery as of October 2010.
Approbations
Information is available in the appendix in Certificates and Approvals (Page 182) .
CE marking
Information is available in the appendix in Guidelines and Declarations (Page 181) .
Standards
For additional information, refer to chapters Application planning (Page 29) and Technical
specifications (Page 125).
Position in the information landscape
The documentation for the HMI IPC includes the following sections:
● SIMATIC HMI IPC577C, Operating Instructions (Compact)
● SIMATIC HMI IPC577C, Operating Instructions
The documentation is supplied in German and English with the HMI IPC in electronic form as
a PDF file on the "Documentation and Drivers" CD/DVD.

Preface
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Conventions
The "SIMATIC HMI IPC577C", "control unit" and "computer unit" are uniformly referred to as
"device" in these operating instructions. For the designation "CP 1616 onboard" you will see
the abbreviation "CP".
In these operating instructions, the term "Windows Embedded Standard" is used consistently
as a substitute for the terms "Windows Embedded Standard 2009" and "Windows Embedded
Standard 7". The abbreviation "Windows 7" denotes the term "Windows 7 Ultimate".
Note
A note is important information about the product, handling the product or a reference to
specific sections of the documentation that require special consideration.

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Safety 2
2.1 Safety information
WARNING
Emergencies
In the event of a device fault, interrupt the supply voltage immediately. Inform the
competent customer service personnel. Malfunctions can occur when the operator controls
or power cable are damaged or when liquids or foreign objects penetrate the device.
WARNING
Following the results of a risk analysis, additional protection equipment on the machine or
the system is necessary to avoid endangering persons. With this, especially the
programming, configuration and wiring of the inserted peripherals have to be executed, in
accordance with the safety performance (SIL, PL or Cat.) identified by the necessary risk
analysis. The intended use of the device has to be ensured.
The proper use of the device has to be verified with a function test on the system. This test
can detect programming, configuration and wiring errors. The test results have to be
documented and if necessary inserted into the relevant inputs.
Note
This device corresponds to the regulations of the EU low-voltage directive and the GPSG,
verified by conformity with national and international standards (DIN EN, IEC) by a UL
approval (cULus). Please comply with all the information in these operating instructions
when assembling the device.
Electrical connection
WARNING
Disconnect the device from the mains before every intervention.
Do not touch power lines or data transmission lines during electrical storms and do not
connect any cables.

Safety
2.1 Safety information
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System expansions
Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. The installation of other
expansions can damage the system and violate the safety regulations and guidelines for
radio-interference suppression. Contact your technical support team or where you purchased
your PC to find out which system expansion devices may safely be installed.
CAUTION
If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the warranty
becomes void.
CAUTION
Do not pinch any cables
Be careful when opening and closing the housing cover that you do not pinch any cables.
High frequency radiation
CAUTION
Unintentional operating situations
High frequency radiation, from cell phones for example, can cause unintentional operating
situations under some circumstances. For additional information, see chapter Technical
specifications (Page 125) under electromagnetic compatibility.
Handling and disposal of lithium batteries
WARNING
Danger of explosion and the release of harmful substances!
Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder onto the cell body, do not open, do not
short circuit, do not reverse pole, do not heat above 100 °C, dispose of according to
regulations, and protect from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
Replace lithium batteries with the same brand or a brand recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used lithium batteries as hazardous waste, individually, in accordance with the
local regulations.

Safety
2.2 General Information
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Repairs
Only qualified technical personnel are permitted to repair the device.
WARNING
Unauthorized opening of and improper repairs to the device may result in substantial
damage to equipment or risk of personal injury to the user.
2.2 General Information
Overview
CAUTION
The device must only be operated in closed rooms. Failure to comply nullifies the warranty
Operate the device only in accordance with the ambient conditions specified in the technical
specifications. Protect the device against dust, moisture and heat. Do not place the device in
direct sunlight.
Transportation
Unpack the device at the its installation location. Transport the device only in the original
packaging. Do not transport the device when it is mounted.
NOTICE
Adhere to these stipulations each time the device is transported, otherwise the guarantee is
void.
CAUTION
Condensation
When transporting the device at low temperatures, ensure that no moisture gets on or into
the device. This also applies if the device is subjected to extreme changes in temperature.
Commissioning
Allow the device to slowly adjust to room temperature before commissioning the device.
However, do not expose the device to direct heat radiation. If moisture condensation
occurs, wait at least 12 hours before you switch on the device.
Vibration
Optical drives are sensitive to vibration. Inadmissible vibration during operation may result
in loss of data or damage to the drive or data medium.
Before transporting the device, wait at least 20 seconds to allow the drive to stop
completely.

Safety
2.2 General Information
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Tools & downloads
Please check regularly if updates and hotfixes are available for download to your device.
Downloads are available on the Internet at After-sales information system for SIMATIC
PC/PG (http://www.siemens.com/asis).
Safety-relevant applications
WARNING
Incorrect operation
Do not perform safety-relevant functions of the user software with the touch screen.
Resistance to chemicals
CAUTION
Adhere to the information regarding chemical resistance of the panel front. For additional
information, refer to the Internet at After-sales information system for SIMATIC PC/PG
(http://www.siemens.com/asis)
.
Sources of light
NOTICE
Position the screen so that it is not subject to direct sunlight or other strong sources of light.
Defective pixels in the display
At present, the manufacturing process of modern displays does not guarantee that all pixels
of the display will be perfect. A small number of defective pixels in the display is therefore
unavoidable. This does not present a functional problem as long as the defective pixels are
not bunched in one location.
Additional information is available in the section Technical specifications (Page 125).

Safety
2.3 ESD guidelines
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Burn-in effect on TFT displays
A permanent picture with bright images can lead to a burn-in effect on the TFT LCD.
If a screen saver is activated, please observe the following:
● The liquid crystals in screen savers which actuate active black when the backlighting is
on, for example, "starfield simulation," renew themselves. Pay attention to the length of
time the backlighting is activated
● The following applies to screen savers that turn off the backlighting: Each time the
backlighting is turned on, its life is reduced by 50 minutes.
Consider the following carefully:
● Screen saver
● Switch off the backlighting regularly
● Permanent display of the customer application
2.3 ESD guidelines
What does ESD mean?
Almost all electronic modules are equipped with highly integrated components and elements
in MOS technology. For technological reasons, these electronic components are very
sensitive to overvoltages and, consequently, to electrostatic discharge. These components
are therefore marked as follows:
● ESD: Electrostatically Sensitive Devices
● ESD: Internationally recognized designation for electrostatic sensitive components and
modules.
The following symbols on switch cabinets, module carriers or packaging indicate their
susceptibility to electrostatic discharge:
ESD components are destroyed by voltage and energy far below the limits of human
perception. Voltages of this kind occur as soon as a device or an assembly is touched by a
person who is not electrostatically discharged ESD components which were subject to such
voltage are usually not recognized immediately as being defective, because the malfunction
does not occur until after a longer period of operation.
Note
More information is located on the rating label. This rating label is described in chapter
Application planning (Page 29).

Safety
2.3 ESD guidelines
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Precautions against electrostatic discharge
Most plastics can be charged easily. Therefore, keep plastics away from ESD components!
When working with electrostatically sensitive components, make sure that the person, the
workstation and the packaging are properly grounded. Conduct the electrostatic charge
away from your body by touching the mounting plate for the interfaces, for example.
Handling electrostatic sensitive modules
As a rule: Only touch ESD components if unavoidable due to necessary tasks.
Only touch the components when the following holds true:
● You are permanently grounded by means of an ESD armband.
● You are wearing ESD shoes or ESD shoes grounding protective strips in connection with
ESD floors.
Before you touch an electronic assembly, your body must be discharged. Touch a
conductive object immediately beforehand, e.g. a bare metal part of a switch cabinet or the
water pipe.
Do not allow chargeable, highly insulated materials, e.g. plastic films, insulating tabletops,
synthetic clothing fibers, to come into contact with ESD components.
Place ESD components only on conductive surfaces (work surfaces with ESD surface,
conductive ESD foam, ESD packing bag, ESD transport container).
Do not expose ESD components to visual display units, monitors or televisions. Maintain a
distance of at least 10 cm to screens.
Handle flat components only by their edges. Do not touch component connectors or
conductors. This prevents charges from reaching and damaging sensitive components.
Measuring and modifying electrostatic sensitive modules
Measure the ESD component under the following conditions only:
● The measuring device is grounded with a protective conductor, for example.
● The probe on the potential-free measuring device has been discharged, e.g. by touching
the bare metal of a part of the switch cabinet.
● Your body is discharged. Do so by touching grounded metallic parts.
Solder only with grounded soldering irons.
Shipping electrostatic sensitive modules
Always store or ship ESD components in conductive packaging, e.g. metalized plastic boxes
or metal cans. Leave the components and parts in their packaging until installation. If the
packaging is not conductive, wrap the ESD component in a conductive material, e.g. rubber
foam, ESD bag, household aluminum foil, or paper, before packing. Do not wrap the ESD
component in plastic bags or plastic film.
In ESD components containing installed batteries, make sure that the conductive packaging
does not touch the battery connectors or short circuit. Insulate the connectors with suitable
material.

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Description 3
3.1 Overview
Features
The SIMATIC HMI IPC577C provides high-level industrial performance.
● Compact design
● Rugged
The SIMATIC HMI IPC577C is available with different control units which are distinguished
by the size of the display and by the key or touch panel. It is available in the following
versions.
Key panel variants
● Backlit color display:
– 12'' TFT technology with 800 x 600 resolution
– 15'' TFT technology with 1024 x 768 resolution
● Membrane keyboard with alphanumeric keys, numeric keys, cursor keys and control keys
● Function keys and softkeys
● Integrated mouse
● Front-mounted USB 2.0 interface for connecting external peripheral devices.
Key panel variants
● Backlit color display
– 12" TFT technology; 800 x 600 resolution
– 15" TFT technology; 1024 x 768 resolution
– 19" TFT technology; 1024 x 1280 resolution
● Front-mounted USB 2.0 interface for connecting external peripheral devices.

Description
3.2 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel
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3.2 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel
Front view


① Display / Touch screen
② USB port
View from above

① Fan
Bottom view

① Voltage supply
② Interfaces / Connection elements

Description
3.2 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel
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Rear view
Side view

① CompactFlash slot (external slot)

Description
3.3 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel
SIMATIC HMI IPC577C
20 Operating Instructions, 10/2010, A5E02368074-02
3.3 Configuration of the IPC577C with key panel
Front view
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① LCD display
② Alphanumeric keys, numeric keys, cursor keys and control keys
③ Integrated mouse
④ Function keys, softkeys
⑤ USB port
View from above
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① Fan
Bottom view
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① Voltage supply
② Interfaces / Connection elements